This blog is dedicated to sharing the concept that our hands are essential to learning- that we engage the world and its wonders, sensing and creating primarily through the agency of our hands. We abandon our children to education in boredom and intellectual escapism by failing to engage their hands in learning and making.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Rockport, ME...

Today I arrived in Rockport, ME after a long day in the air and not much time sitting In airports. The last flight of the day was a twin engined Cessna with a wonderful view of the Maine coast. Tomorrow I hope my luggage shows up. In any case, I'll find the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and know something about the lay of the land before classes start on Monday. I've already found the grocery store.

Linley from nvashko on Vimeo This video was shared with readers at the Hands-On Learning group at Linked-in. Tell me dear readers, What do you think?To compare and contrast, in this month's Wooden Boat Magazine, there is an article about the fishing fleet of Mumbai, India. These vessels are not art in the way of Bugattis. They are not made for the pleasure of a wealthy elite, but rather to provide a living and a source of protein for 12,000,0000 people. There is a saying, let me live simply that others may simply live. Long live the makers of beauty. The photo below is of the article in Woden Boat that I hope others will read and enjoy as well.

About Me

I have been a self-employed woodworker in Eureka Springs, Arkansas since 1976. I live with my wife Jean on a wooded hillside overlooking our beautiful historic community.
In addition to work in my wood shop, I teach children at the Clear Spring School in a program called "The Wisdom of the Hands." My eighth book "Beautiful Boxes, Design and Technique" was published by Taunton Press in September 2014. I also write for Fine Woodworking and other woodworking magazines.
My resume can be downloaded at
www.dougstowe.com/resume.doc